Re: [Elecraft] [K3] My K3 needs pimping

2015-03-09 Thread David Cole
Panadaptor, you will probably get more use from it than the sub rx. I do... I had occasion to have it mine off for a bit, and it is crippling to no longer have one... I use it so much more than a sub RX. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] My K3 needs pimping

2015-03-09 Thread David Cole
That is actually one of the best analogy's I have heard for a Panadaptor, and it is dead on correct. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] K3, Replacement Synth question

2015-03-07 Thread David Cole
for my order. The delay was 5-10 BUSINESS days (two weeks). You're in line, be patient. :) Rick wa6nhc On 3/7/2015 7:10 AM, David Cole wrote: HI, I ordered a pair of synths about a week ago, and was wondering what the delivery time has been on the West Coast? Can someone comment

[Elecraft] K3, Replacement Synth question

2015-03-07 Thread David Cole
HI, I ordered a pair of synths about a week ago, and was wondering what the delivery time has been on the West Coast? Can someone comment on the time it took for the order to be fulfilled and delivered? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW

Re: [Elecraft] K3, Replacement Synth question

2015-03-07 Thread David Cole
with the current synth orders in April, about the time I expect have softened up the YL enough to get my order in. Even with a late order, I expect to have a bit of a wait. 73 Bill AE6JV On 3/7/15 at 7:10 AM, d...@nk7z.net (David Cole) wrote: HI, I ordered a pair of synths about a week

Re: [Elecraft] Order status query goes unanswered

2015-03-04 Thread David Cole
Please take this off list... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

Re: [Elecraft] Order status query goes unanswered

2015-03-04 Thread David Cole
NO! It certainly is more related to Elecraft than most of the off topic issues that go on here! Tom - W4BQF -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Cole Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 1:38 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] Are there any K3 Easter eggs?

2015-03-04 Thread David Cole
Yes... If you press 1, 3, 7, and 9 while powering up, the radio de-rates several key items, like S/N ratio, and the ability to load new software into itself, in order to emulate a Flex radio. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

2015-02-28 Thread David Cole
Hi, If you have an older hearing test, use the most recent one, and see what part of the audio spectrum you hear best at, within the allowed spectrum of the K3. Then select that frequency. I had a hearing test, and the best frequency was several hundred HZ away from my optimum, and many db away

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

2015-02-28 Thread David Cole
was several hundred HZ away from my optimum Best is not the same as optimum? That puzzles me. Phil W7OX On 2/28/15 1:42 PM, David Cole wrote: Hi, If you have an older hearing test, use the most recent one, and see what part of the audio spectrum you hear best at, within the allowed

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

2015-02-28 Thread David Cole
Except that when you play them back, your local system will color it... Best process is to copy W1AW, find a weak feed, and see which tone works best for you... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

2015-02-28 Thread David Cole
That's OK, as I would find singing insanely hard. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for

[Elecraft] CLOSED THREAD: Net Neutrality

2015-02-27 Thread David Cole
The thread was closed, please let it die... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

[Elecraft] 2 Synth's ordered...

2015-02-27 Thread David Cole
Broke down and ordered them... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!!

2015-02-26 Thread David Cole
That's 35% of the US traffic, not Internet traffic. Also, the reason Netflix uses so much bandwidth is because they have customers who use that bandwidth! I see zero issue with the latest ruling. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW

[Elecraft] K3: External Macro Launcher

2015-02-20 Thread David Cole
Hello, A bit ago, there was a discussion about an external macro tablet, that could be connected to the K3. This looked very interesting to me, and I think I want one... This brings up two questions. 1. Any suggestions for one at a good price. 2. How EXACTLY does it connect to a K3 with a P3

Re: [Elecraft] K3: External Macro Launcher

2015-02-20 Thread David Cole
, W4TV On 2015-02-20 10:51 AM, David Cole wrote: Hello, A bit ago, there was a discussion about an external macro tablet, that could be connected to the K3. This looked very interesting to me, and I think I want one... This brings up two questions. 1. Any suggestions for one

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
Mode change drops it out of split -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-02-18 10:40 AM, David Cole wrote: Dave

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
XMIT to begin transmitting 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-02-18 10:40 AM, David Cole wrote: Dave (AB9CA), Given your logic, we should get rid of all street signs, and stop lights, and guard rails on bridges, and roads, because the drivers are just initiative

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
I agree, this would work for me, and then the people that simply can't stand it flashing, can turn it off... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
PM, David Cole wrote: Mode change drops it out of split __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
to DATA or AM it shows a 'SPLIT N/A' message in the VFO B window and refuses to change modes. So the op must manually turn off split to go to those modes. And if the op has to push the button, that is not a drop out. 73 de dave ab9ca/4 On 2/18/15 12:15 PM, David Cole wrote: Mode

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 130, Issue 39

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
I agree 100%, it does not need to say non split, just indicate split. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
Wayne, If the user has a P3 connected, please consider the addition of something on the P3 to indicate split. Most of my eye action is on the P3 in a pileup, not on the frequency. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
Dave (AB9CA), Given your logic, we should get rid of all street signs, and stop lights, and guard rails on bridges, and roads, because the drivers are just initiative, and the crutch o guard rails is not needed for them. Implicit in your statement, is the assumption that the provided indicators

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
- display of Transmit frequency on keydown I argued for this a long time ago, but Eric and others convinced me that a flashing Delta-F LED would be too (!) annoying. Maybe they will recant, given this discussion. Wayne N6KR On Feb 17, 2015, at 10:08 PM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Power Pole connectors

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
I have had zero problems with Powerpoles, and would think it a bad thing to not have them on the radio. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] Split notes

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
Hi, Actually this process has been quite interesting to me as well... It is good! We will all get input and a new feature will come from it. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info

Re: [Elecraft] Split notes

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
That's funny Guy! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread David Cole
On Wed, 2015-02-18 at 16:45 -0500, Joe Subich, W4TV hosed down the Internet with: On 2015-02-18 1:08 PM, David Cole wrote: Clearly you are not reading, or comprehending, what is being said here... I am reading *and* comprehending what has been said here. I've even been guilty

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-17 Thread David Cole
Why not flash the Delta f lamp when in split? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

2015-02-15 Thread David Cole
I would LOVE to see a Pig Knob type of device for the K3! No actual knob looking like a pig, but an external keypad would be wonderful! Especially if it were a touch screen. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Button Box

2015-02-15 Thread David Cole
Could you expand a bit on the keypad please? Like how it connects to the K3/P3, with SVGA I assume? I am new enough to the K3 to have never heard of this. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

2015-02-15 Thread David Cole
I would second the request to leave LINK in as well... Please! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: best roofing filter on RTTY

2015-02-15 Thread David Cole
Hi, I ordered and use the 400 for RTTY, I suspect the 250 is a bit to narrow. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

[Elecraft] K3KSYN3A

2015-02-13 Thread David Cole
Will Elecraft be offering a trade in program for the old Synth boards? :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...

2015-02-09 Thread David Cole
Ha! Finally talked my friend into a K3... It should be at his home today, or tomorrow! ;) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] CW for those with Poor Hearing

2015-02-05 Thread David Cole
Hi, I am also a bit hard of hearing... I had a hearing test, and asked for a copy of the Frequency, vs amplitude graph. This shows me my best frequency for being able to hear... I then set the Zero beat to that frequency, and I was able to copy about 50% more than what I set by listening... --

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 129, Issue 33

2015-01-26 Thread David Cole
I wish the original post had not been trimmed... I missed it. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Question

2015-01-25 Thread David Cole
: as in both vfo A and B being programmed the same? __ From: David Cole d...@nk7z.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 10:33 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Question You are more

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Question

2015-01-24 Thread David Cole
You are more than likely using BANK A and programming Bank B, or vice-verse, with both programed the same this can happen. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram

Re: [Elecraft] s/n ratio of this list

2015-01-21 Thread David Cole
That would work for me... Just filter on the announce tag, and move the rest to a discussion folder I can look at as needed... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram

[Elecraft] OFF TOPIC: Discussion about etiquette

2015-01-21 Thread David Cole
Could we move this to the above topic please... I was enjoying the filter discussion... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] 8 or5 Pole cw filters

2015-01-20 Thread David Cole
I use the 8 pole Xtal filter, and love it for CW... You are in for such a treat once you get your K3 going on CW... The rig is a wet dream for CW ops. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] New stuff at Dayton?

2015-01-12 Thread David Cole
K4! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

[Elecraft] Interesting link for K3

2015-01-11 Thread David Cole
Hi, Not sure how many know this, but there is a way to preset your Filters for Normalization... See: http://youtu.be/_1DnLQVaoYg -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for

Re: [Elecraft] Headset for hearing loss

2015-01-06 Thread David Cole
Phil, I had a hearing test done, and asked for the resultant data showing frequency vs sensitivity... I selected a spot where my ear was most sensitive in the 400 to 700 Hz range, and then set the K3 zero beat to that frequency... CW is a LOT better now! I had placed the zero beat at my

Re: [Elecraft] Lids running RTTY on the JT65 Frequency

2015-01-05 Thread David Cole
On Mon, 2015-01-05 at 11:06 -0500, Joe Subich, W4TV spewed forth with: What you find as an unused frequency in the JT sub-band is *not* necessarily unused - and you know it. What may appears to you to be unused is someone listening to the 48 second transmission from another station you can

Re: [Elecraft] Lids running RTTY on the JT65 Frequency

2015-01-05 Thread David Cole
OMG Joe! You are flat wrong here! We all need to live together, this sort of thing is going to happen, so get used to it. I have heard JTers lower than the allotted 2 KHZ they have as a suggested frequency, and I don't consider them causing intentional QRM, I consider them correctly using the

Re: [Elecraft] P3 bug

2014-12-29 Thread David Cole
Hi Vic, If I remember correctly, there was a discussion here a few months ago, (which I can not locate in the archives for some reason), dealing with this behavior... I think it had something to do with telling the K3 to key down in two different ways... Something along the lines of using PTT

Re: [Elecraft] P3 bug

2014-12-29 Thread David Cole
Hi, As an aside, I have the SVGA, and do CW a LOT, and have never seen this either... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

[Elecraft] K3: Knob Question

2014-12-18 Thread David Cole
Hi, I have a new K3, well, maybe 4 months old now... I noticed that the CW Speed knob, and the Filter Width knob have become noticeably sloppy in their mounting holes, as compared to the other knobs of the same type. There is perhaps 1/8 inch of play at the end of both knobs. This is as

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Knob Question

2014-12-18 Thread David Cole
when they are rotated. If the encoders are turned quite fast, it is possible that the firmware cycles cannot keep up with that speed. A bad encoder will appear erratic rather then slow responding. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/18/2014 10:32 PM, David Cole wrote: Hi, I have a new K3, well

Re: [Elecraft] Little brown truck arrived w/ my K3!

2014-12-18 Thread David Cole
Hi, I used to use a Rigblaster on my old Icom, I got the K3, and after asking was told no need... I reluctantly connected everything, and it works just fine with out an interface... No hum, everything works very well... I have no wires coming out the front of the rig, nor to I have to rewire

Re: [Elecraft] Blown trap?

2014-12-15 Thread David Cole
Hi, No matter what happens, you will probably end up taking the antenna down... If nothing else to check to be sure it is fine... Grab an analyzer and connect it as close to the antenna base as possible, and see if it is resonant on all bands... Probably won't anymore. If you are lucky, it is

Re: [Elecraft] Blown trap?

2014-12-15 Thread David Cole
or running RTTY -- I was calling CQ on 40M running about 1200W. Other bands are unchanged but 30 and 40M are gone. Thanks to everyone that responded. On 15 Dec 2014 15:07, David Cole wrote: Hi, No matter what happens, you will probably end up taking the antenna down... If nothing else

Re: [Elecraft] Blown trap?

2014-12-15 Thread David Cole
cost engineering Jim you are a gentlemen... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV

Re: [Elecraft] FW: P3 Feature Request?

2014-12-10 Thread David Cole
Hi, Thanks, and no need, to apologize, sometimes mail lists make it difficult to communicate... The addition of a single word can change the meaning of things... No offense taken. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] CW Macros and K3/MAC integration

2014-12-10 Thread David Cole
Hi, I can't deal with the Mac question, but the CW question I can... There are two memories for keying either voice, or CW. They are called Bank 1 and Bank 2. You toggle which memory you want by pressing and holding the REC button. This button is in the center of the memory select button

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer

2014-12-09 Thread David Cole
Ouch... Good thought! Back to the computer for me. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Feature Request?

2014-12-09 Thread David Cole
Will hardware need to be purchased, or is it already in place on the rigs? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Feature Request?

2014-12-09 Thread David Cole
whether additional P3 option boards will be necessary or not. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/9/2014 8:12 PM, David Cole wrote: Will hardware need to be purchased, or is it already in place on the rigs? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] FW: P3 Feature Request?

2014-12-09 Thread David Cole
You know it's not that obvious to me. If I have to study the manual, or look at the back of the rig, it is not obvious... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram

[Elecraft] Interesting Discussion...

2014-12-08 Thread David Cole
There is an interesting discussion going on in the HAMLIB Developers group about Elecraft serial ports. See: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/hamlib-developer -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Ubdate

2014-12-07 Thread David Cole
Bad example Bill... If your car had a software update, chances are it would be available... I can wait on a P3 update... I would rather see K3 updates... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Ubdate

2014-12-07 Thread David Cole
Hi, I disagree, but I am not insane about it... :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer

2014-12-07 Thread David Cole
I would like to second that! If I had to pick a single mod I wanted, that would be it for today... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

2014-12-01 Thread David Cole
I agree totally, skip the manual key, it's 2014, and you own a really hot radio, skip the 1890 technology, and get a paddle... Best is a Vibroplex... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

2014-12-01 Thread David Cole
Found in this thread: I can't use a straight key any more for more than 20 minutes without a lot of pain. Yes, get a straight key, there is a great reason for one Start out with a Paddle... I wish I had... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

2014-11-30 Thread David Cole
You will find that your DX increases a lot if you use CW! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FPF firmware load failed

2014-11-29 Thread David Cole
Along this same line... I just checked, and I am showing only 4.86 available, just did the get software from Elecraft thing, and I don't see 4.93??? Is there another way of getting software updates for teh rig? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:

[Elecraft] PTT question re K3

2014-11-28 Thread David Cole
Hi, I have a K3, and I swear I used to just tap the foot switch, which closes the PTT line, and the CW ID's memory which was in repeat would stop repeating... Now it seems to not do that anymore... PTT still works fine, in voice modes... Is there a way to set the K3 up for this type of

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Last post on time subject

2014-11-27 Thread David Cole
and your Elecraft was built where? ;) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

[Elecraft] P3/K3 Question about S meter readings...

2014-11-21 Thread David Cole
Hello, I have a K3, and a P3. I have both, and a question regarding S meter readings on each. Using the P3, in peak hold mode, I see the highest peak at S6, while at the same time I see a steady S8 to S9 on the K3 itself. I assume that the two ought to match, or at least be close... Is this

[Elecraft] Looking for XG-3 generator

2014-11-21 Thread David Cole
Anyone have an XG-3 they are willing to sell? If so, please write off list. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] P3/K3 Question about S meter readings...

2014-11-21 Thread David Cole
Thank you Alan!!! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

Re: [Elecraft] Tuner

2014-11-18 Thread David Cole
://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Mon, 2014-11-17 at 07:57 -0800, Phil Wheeler wrote: What antenna will you be using, David? Phil W7OX On 11/17/14 6:14 AM, David Cole wrote: Hi all, I am considering

Re: [Elecraft] Tuner

2014-11-18 Thread David Cole
for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Mon, 2014-11-17 at 10:28 -0800, Jim Brown wrote: On Mon,11/17/2014 6:14 AM, David Cole wrote: Hi all, I am considering the Elecraft

[Elecraft] Tuner

2014-11-17 Thread David Cole
Hi all, I am considering the Elecraft KAT500K tuner for my station... I run around 1K to 1.5K for SSB, and 500 to 750 for RTTY/Digital. Is this pushing the Elecraft too far? I am looking at an LDG AT-1000 PROII, and the Elecraft KAT500K right now as the two possible candidates. Palstar would

[Elecraft] Repeat Fails when I hold down M1-M4

2014-11-16 Thread David Cole
Used to get a repeat of my audio I recorded when I held down M1, through M4. If I do it now, I see the word REPEAT, I hear one run of the memory, and then nothing more... Any ideas? The little arrows feeding each other disappears as well after one play. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and

Re: [Elecraft] Repeat Fails when I hold down M1-M4

2014-11-16 Thread David Cole
: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-11-16 at 14:33 -0800, David Cole wrote: Used to get a repeat of my audio I recorded when I held down M1, through M4. If I do it now, I see the word REPEAT, I hear one run of the memory, and then nothing more... Any ideas? The little

Re: [Elecraft] Repeat Fails when I hold down M1-M4

2014-11-16 Thread David Cole
That was it... THANKS!!! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

[Elecraft] K3 and MixW tuning problem SOLVED (Redux)

2014-11-14 Thread David Cole
For the next poor soul that tries to use MixW with a K3! Problem: I posted the problem outlined below to the MixW Yahoo group I manage, after posting it here. This group correctly tagged the issue as a MixW issue, which I was not sure I believed until K9JWI, Clyde solved this problem as

Re: [Elecraft] OT--QSL/Eyeball Cards

2014-11-14 Thread David Cole
Hi, I use Vista for all the eyeball QSLs... Reasonable quality, and they take an upload for the images. Very nice cards. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram

Re: [Elecraft] OK... I give up on what is happening...

2014-11-09 Thread David Cole
Hi Matt, This isn't a sideband issue... It seems to be some issue with teh software, not the radio... The radio is keeping in the correct sideband, I see it 100% of the time with FLDigi... More as I get into it. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:

Re: [Elecraft] OK... I give up on what is happening...

2014-11-09 Thread David Cole
BTW Ken, I forgot to thank you for the reply! THANK YOU! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info

Re: [Elecraft] OK... I give up on what is happening...

2014-11-09 Thread David Cole
Hi Ken, I am in CW mode... It acts exactly as you describe, but when in CW mode, I never see the REV below CW, and I have checked, the rig stays in CW mode... There is some difference between this rig and the Pro III, and II... This issue never happened using the Icom rigs. It strikes me that

Re: [Elecraft] Odd Noise Located

2014-11-09 Thread David Cole
For those interested, I have a review of that antenna at: http://nk7z.net/mfj/ -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] OK... I give up on what is happening...

2014-11-04 Thread David Cole
Hi Ron, I am not sure it is a serial problem, in fact I would probably bet money that it is not... Here is something new to ponder about this that may help you... If I go to the CW is LSB option in MixW, and assert it, all behaves fine, (both waterfall and signal track as I turn main tuning

Re: [Elecraft] OK... I give up on what is happening...

2014-11-04 Thread David Cole
Hi Rick, I don't believe it would be so repeatable if it were a serial issue... My problems are 100% repeatable... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information

Re: [Elecraft] OK... I give up on what is happening...

2014-11-04 Thread David Cole
Hi Mike, Thanks for that input... I am unable to triage this to radio changes, or MixW changes... You are correct about MixW. I run the MixW Yahoo support group, and the author has been MIA for about three years now... He did an update a gew years ago, then dropped off the map again... Getting

Re: [Elecraft] OK... I give up on what is happening...

2014-11-04 Thread David Cole
your digital mode software to match. 73, Matt VK2RQ On 5 Nov 2014, at 2:58 am, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: Hi Mike, Thanks for that input... I am unable to triage this to radio changes, or MixW changes... You are correct about MixW. I run the MixW Yahoo support group

[Elecraft] OK... I give up on what is happening...

2014-11-03 Thread David Cole
Hello all, I have spent a few months trying to fathom this and finally have given up and need your help... When in CW mode, and running MixW the following is observed: 1. All bands below 18 MHz, if I move the tuning dial, the frequency display of MixW moves as expected, and any signals stay

Re: [Elecraft] OK... I give up on what is happening...

2014-11-03 Thread David Cole
/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Mon, 2014-11-03 at 18:53 -0800, David Cole wrote: Hello all, I have spent a few months trying to fathom this and finally have given up and need your help... When in CW mode, and running MixW the following is observed: 1. All bands below 18 MHz, if I move

Re: [Elecraft] OK... I give up on what is happening...

2014-11-03 Thread David Cole
-11-03 at 21:21 -0600, Michael Eberle wrote: You may have to put it in CW-R mode to get on the opposite sideband. Although I would think one would use digital soundcard programs in DATA-A mode. Sent from my U.S. Cellular® Smartphone Original message From: David

Re: [Elecraft] Posted Photos of new Vertical Antenna

2014-10-14 Thread David Cole
Nicely done! I thought I had a lot of ferrite's on my feed-line! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] BNC connectors for RG-8X Coax

2014-10-09 Thread David Cole
Hi, Looking at the tech spec sheet I don't see a power rating? Also remember these are 75 ohm connectors... Anyone know what the max power you can pump through one of these are? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] Zero-beating on CW

2014-10-05 Thread David Cole
HI, In a pileup, I ALWAYS move off zero beat, so if I transmit, I don't cover the DX station in the event I transmit on top of him/her. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for

Re: [Elecraft] MMTTY DATA-A or FSK

2014-10-02 Thread David Cole
Why only tune the radio, and not use the Waterfall? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for

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